By Sandra K. Walugembe Becoming a mother for the first time is often described as a joyful milestone. Yet for many women, the journey into […]
Category: Health
When every second counts: Understanding resuscitation in medicine
By Beatrice Nakibuuka In hospitals, homes and even on busy streets, there are moments when a person suddenly stops breathing or their heart stops beating. […]
Managing period poverty and menstrual hygiene in Uganda
By Beatrice Nakibuuka For millions of girls and women across Uganda, menstruation is not simply a monthly biological process. It is shaped by poverty, stigma, […]
Listening to your hair: What your scalp, edges and breakage mean
By Beatrice Nakibuuka In Uganda and across Africa, hair is never just hair. It is culture, identity, beauty, confidence, and, for many women and men, […]
Sinuses: The hidden burden behind persistent colds
By Beatrice Nakibuuka In Uganda, many people often dismiss a stuffy or runny nose as a simple cold. Some rush to the pharmacy for antibiotics, […]
2. Hello doctor, what really causes fibroids? —Edinah
Explanation OriginThe exact cause of fibroids remains unknown. The initial trigger that causes abnormal and excessive growth of the uterine muscle cells has not been […]
Diabetes in Uganda: A silent epidemic we can prevent
By Beatrice Nakibuuka As the world prepares to mark World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2025, Uganda joins the global call to “Know Your Risk, […]
Uganda’s silent sight crisis: battling blindness in remote regions
By Beatrice Nakibuuka Gladys Atto, ophthalmologist, Moroto Regional Referral Hospital is the only ophthalmologist, covering all the nine districts of Karamoja with a population of […]
Malaria vaccine: New chapter in Uganda’s fight against the disease
By Beatrice Nakibuuka In April 2025, Uganda embarked on a groundbreaking health initiative by incorporating a four-dose malaria vaccine into its routine immunisation schedule. Aimed […]
Understanding Ectopic Complications
By Sandra K. Walugembe An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilised egg implants outside the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tubes. This potentially life-threatening […]